Trump Launches 'Iron Gate' Operation to Halt Iran Weapons Flow

welt.de (German) — November 9, 2026 at 03:01 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump has launched a military operation called "Iron Gate," deploying a special forces unit on land to halt weapons deliveries to Iran, supplementing an existing naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US Central Command formed a taskforce to intercept weapons shipments via land routes and the Caspian Sea. Trump stated on Truth Social that "very little" can now enter or leave Iran, as the measures aim to cut off revenue from Iranian oil exports and prevent technology transfers with military applications. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that negotiations with Iran have made little progress, with Tehran demanding an end to the blockade, sanctions relief, and compensation for war damages. Trump has identified 38 bridges as potential targets for further strikes if talks fail.

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